FRE 3834

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group by the tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress after a raid. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Fortress Crews Return Home From Raid. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Crew of a Flying Fortress having just landed after a raid, stand around their plane talking about their experiences. In the background another Fort is just landing on the runway. IRV 262962. 15-12-43-J.' Handwritten on reverse: 'Emden Mission, 11/12/43.' On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

Two B-17 Flying Fortresses (serial numbers 42-30382) and ( serial number 42-30376 below) of the 94th Bomb Group fly over an airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '94BG. 230382, 230376.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Horrible Hanks
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection